November 5th - British and French forces landed in Egypt. This was
regarded by many as a bullying fiasco involving the British. The United nations
deplored Britains action and the United States brought powerful sanctions
to bear on the British economy.

November 6th - A United nation ceasefire came into effect in the
Canal Zone

'Self service' shops were beginning to appear in Britain

The bank rate rose to an alarmingly high 5½ % and the credit squeeze
began

The Clean Air act was passed intended to remove the thick London 'pea souper'
smogs

The House of Commons voted to end hanging but the Lords disagreed

The Royal Court Theatre in London saw the first performance of Look
Back in Anger by John Osborne